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Heads up, folks - your long weekend plans might need a little rethinking. Independence Day is landing on a Friday this year, and like always, liquor shops across the state will go dry on August 15. The good news for tipplers? As of now, there's no official booze ban for Krishna Janmashtami on August 16. This isn't the first time Hyderabad's seen such restrictions. Back in February, parts of the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate went dry for three days during the Telangana Legislative Council pol ...Read More >
PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is all set to embark on 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' from Bihar's Rohtas district on August 17 to register a protest against how the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls was being conducted in the state. This comes at a time when the Opposition is ratcheting up its protest against the SIR and casting aspersions on the integrity of elections. AICC general secretary (organisation) and MP KC Venugopal held a meeting with the INDIA bloc leaders ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Hyderabad MP and AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has criticised the decision to close slaughterhouses and meat shops on Independence Day, August 15, calling the move by municipal corporations unconstitutional. Owaisi said that various municipal corporations across India, including the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), ordering the closure of slaughterhouses and meat shops on India's Independence Day is callous and unconstitutional. He questioned the logic behind the me ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Signalling another showdown with Governor Rajendra Arlekar, the state government has instructed colleges not to implement the Raj Bhavan's directive to observe 'Partition Horror Day' on August 14. Higher Education Minister R Bindu told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday that the state government was against observance of 'Partition Horror Day' on campuses across the state on the eve of Independence Day as it would lead to "communal polarisation". Bindu said the go ...Read More >
Independence Day 2025: As India is gearing up to celebrate its 79th Independence Day on Friday, August 15, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu will deliver her address to the nation on Thursday evening. This will be President Murmu's fourth address on Independence Day eve, and will be streamed live across the nation. The address will be broadcast live in Hindi, followed by the English version. For those who prefer to listen in regional languages, the address will be broadcast in various regional la ...Read More >
The schools shall function only in the morning shift in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation area, School Education Director said in an official communication late Tuesday. The official announced holidays for all the government and private schools in Warangal, Hanumakonda, Jangaon, Mahabubabad and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri districts. Meanwhile, state Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy directed all irrigation department officials to be stationed at the place of their duty and be fully vig ...Read More >
The buzz surrounding War 2 has reached a fever pitch, and at the heart of this frenzy is none other than Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr., popularly known as NTR. One of the most celebrated actors in Indian cinema, NTR commands a fan following that stretches far beyond India's borders. His every big-screen appearance turns into a festival for movie lovers, and this time, the celebration is bigger than ever. With War 2 set to release on August 14, 2025, ticket pre-sales have already kicked off in s ...Read More >
Srinagar: The hunt for terrorists hiding in the forest area of Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir has entered its final stages, a top police officer said on Wednesday, the 13th day of the operation. Two Army soldiers have been killed and nine injured since the operation began on August 1 in the Akhal forest area. Two terrorists have also been killed in the encounter. The identities and group affiliation of the slain terrorists have not been revealed so far. "The Akhal operation has entered ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has decided to set up a single-window system at the district level to handle all permissions and no-objection certificates required for holding Ramlila performances across the city. It has also decided to constitute a special committee to resolve any issue regarding the organisation of the events and ensure that the committees do not face any problem in seeking approvals.The decisions were made at a special meeting held at Raj Niwas under the chairmanship of lieutenant gove ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 13: While inviting people to attend the Independence Day celebrations, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, V.K. Bidhuri, today said that identity cards will serve as invitation passes to the venue. Speaking to reporters after attending the full-dress rehearsal -- in the run-up to the main event on August 15 -- at Bakshi Stadium, Bidhuri said Independence Day is a national festival celebrated with fervour and enthusiasm. "Everyone is invited, and there are no restrictions, as you ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Amid a backlash by Opposition leaders, as well as deputy chief minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar, over the ban on selling meat on Independence Day imposed by several municipal corporations in the state, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday that the "directives issued by civic bodies was based on a similar order issued by the Congress government in 1988". On Tuesday, while Pawar opposed the ban, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had released a copy ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has suggested prioritising women in allocation of deceased donor organs.In a letter to the states/UTs, the apex authority for regulating organ donations and transplants in the country, has said a provision should be made to mark additional points for women recipients of donor organs, to address gender disparity. Studies have shown that while women make up a large percentage of donors, they receive fewer organs than men. "Wo ...Read More >
The teaser for Srabanti Chatterjee-starrer Devi Chowdhurani, directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Subhrajit Mitra, was dropped by the makers on Wednesday to mark the actress's 38th birthday. "'We will also fight back'. This is the story of a glorious history, a story of Bengali culture, a story of Bengali soil. Devi Chaudhurani arrives this Devipaksha. Read to road this Pujo," Mitra wrote on Facebook, alongside the one-minute-11-second-long teaser video. Devi Chowdhurani is an adaptati ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 13 (ANI): Rapper Badshah is facing heat from the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) over his upcoming concert in Dallas, Texas. The FWICE has written a letter to Badshah seeking clarification on his association with 3Sixty Shows, a Pakistani company sponsoring his 'Badshah UnFinished Tour' at the Curtis Culwell Centre on September 19, 2025. FWICE said that Badshah's collaboration with a Pakistani company goes against national sentiment and d ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 13 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday released a book on the compilation of the struggle of senior officers working in the state, titled 'Sanghrash Se Shikhar Tak', written by Mamta Gupta of Solan district.The book narrates the struggles of the senior officers of the state who have now achieved their positions despite adverse circumstances. The book reflects that individuals can attain success in their lives throug ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside an order of bail to Olympic medallist and wrestler Sushil Kumar in a 2021 murder case of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar at the Chhatrasal Stadium in the national capital. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra noted the allegations in the FIR, which said the national capital was made into a "criminal playground" to settle scores with no regard for the law of the land, and directed Kumar to surrender ...Read More >
MUMBAI: ICICI Bank has rolled back its rule requiring new savings accounts opened after Aug 1 to maintain a monthly average balance (MAB) of Rs 50,000 and has revised the threshold to Rs 15,000. The move follows a social media backlash against the higher balance requirement, which was criticised for making banking exclusive.The bank said it has revised its schedule of charges and MAB requirements following customer feedback. The changes do not apply to salary accounts, senior citizens above 60 y ...Read More >
Mathura , The 5,252nd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna will be celebrated at midnight on August 16 in all major temples of Mathura, including the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple, and at the Thakur Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan. Nandgaon will mark the festivities on the night of August 17, officials said here on Sunday. District Magistrate Chandraprakash Singh and Senior Superintendent of Police Shlok Kumar said that while around 4.2 million devotees visited Mathura during Janmashtami last ...Read More >
Lucknow: Lucknow Municipal Corporation is conducting a special cleanliness and decoration drive across all 110 wards and eight zones ahead of Independence Day and Janmashtami festival. Zonal officers, sanitary staff and supervisors have been assigned ward-specific duties, focusing on road and market cleaning, drain maintenance, garbage collection and waste disposal.LMC teams will visit homes to promote cleanliness and encourage residents to hoist national flag as part of Har Ghar Tiranga campaig ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation's (GHMC) order to shut beef shops and slaughterhouses on the Independence Day (August 15) and Krishna Janmashtami (August 16) evoked mixed response from people in the city. While some felt that the beef shops should be closed on Krishna Janmashtami considering religious sentiments, they said the shops could be allowed to function on August 15. While there are no restrictions on chicken, fish, etc., beef shops were ordered to be closed. So ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 13: A soldier was killed in the Uri sector of Baramulla district along the Line of Control (LoC) on Wednesday, while a massive operation is underway in the area. This is the second such incident in Uri this week. The 15 Corps identified the soldier killed on Wednesday as Havaldar Ankit Kumar. "Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of Braveheart Havildar Ankit Kumar, who laid down his life while undertaking operational duty along the Line of Control in Uri, Baramulla. Chinar ...Read More >
New Delhi: Ahead of Independence Day, three men were arrested for allegedly selling banned Chinese manjha in different parts of the city. A total of 112 rolls of the banned manjha were seized. Acting on a tip-off, Delhi Police's crime branch conducted a raid at a stationery shop in west Delhi's Uttam Nagar on Tuesday and seized 27 rolls of Chinese manjha. The accused, shop owner Yogesh, is a resident of Rohtak in Haryana.On the same day, another raid was conducted in east Delhi's Trilokpuri. Har ...Read More >
Tripura: BSF organises motorcycle rally under "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign ahead of Independence Day Tripura (Agartala) [India], August 13 (ANI): Ahead of India's 79th Independence Day, in a spirited display of patriotism and unity, the Border Security Force (BSF), Frontier Headquarters Tripura, organised a Motorcycle Rally under the nationwide 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. The rally was flagged off by Ashwani Kumar Sharma, Inspector General, Frontier HQ BSF Tripura, on Tuesday, the BSF said in ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], August 13 (ANI): Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Wednesday took part in Tiranga Yatra, organised under the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' initiative, ahead of Independence Day. Speaking to reporters, Deputy Chief Minister Chaudhary stated that a message is being given through the Tiranga Yatra that India will become great. 'Many martyrs sacrificed their lives for our freedom... Through the Tiranga Yatra, the message was given that India is one, India will become grea ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk an ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A 65-year-old man, believed to be mentally unstable, was detained for questioning by Puri police on Wednesday after he allegedly scribbled a message on the wall of a Puri shrine, hinting at a terror plot aimed at Jagannath Temple. He was later released with a stern warning.The man was identified as Raghunath Sahoo. He is reportedly suffering from mental health issues and was recently released from a de-addiction centre. Last year, he had been arrested for assaulting a police officer ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 13: The 79 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) today organised a Tiranga Rally in Srinagar as part of the run-up to Independence Day celebrations.A statement issued here said that the rally commenced at 7:30 am from Amar Singh Club, Sonwar, and passed through RK Crossing, Aziz Bridge, Diamond Crossing, and Gupkar Road. A total of 75 officers and personnel of the unit, under the command of Sanjay Kumar, Commandant, 79 Bn, took part. They were joined by personnel fro ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): From Himalayan valleys to coastal towns, the national tricolour fluttered high on Wednesday as millions joined the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. Leaders, students, and citizens took part in spirited Tiranga Yatras, rallies, and flag-hoisting ceremonies across the country, turning the campaign into a nationwide celebration of unity, pride, and patriotism in the run-up to India 79th Independence Day. The campaign, launched under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): From Himalayan valleys to coastal towns, the national tricolour fluttered high on Wednesday as millions joined the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. Leaders, students, and citizens took part in spirited Tiranga Yatras, rallies, and flag-hoisting ceremonies across the country, turning the campaign into a nationwide celebration of unity, pride, and patriotism in the run-up to India's 79th Independence Day. The campaign, launched under the aegis of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Ma ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 13 (ANI): Rapper Badshah is facing heat from the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) over his upcoming concert in Dallas, Texas. The FWICE has written a letter to Badshah seeking clarification on his association with 3Sixty Shows, a Pakistani company sponsoring his 'Badshah UnFinished Tour' at the Curtis Culwell Centre on September 19, 2025. FWICE said that Badshah's collaboration with a Pakistani company goes against national sentiment and d ...Read More >
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